Best watch for clinicals?

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Specializes in ICU.

Okay, so what is the best type of watch to get for clinicals that won't accumulate millions of bacteria and is easy to clean?

Thanks!

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I have the type that pins onto my scrub top. I was never much of a watch person and never thought about the bacteria part until i read your question, but I don't think my watch gets nearly as contaminated as those you wear around your wrist.

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Specializes in Education, Administration, Magnet.

I have a plastic gel type watch that I got from allheart.com. It says 'Nurses Rock' and it has a 24 hr time. I have washed it many times. I would not recommend a leather watch, because your hand will get wet, and they are harder to clean.

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Specializes in Emergency.

CVS has assorted Sharp analog watches with large faces, easy to see second hands and nylon straps for $15-20.

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I have used a clip-on watch that I got at Target for $10. I clip it on my stethoscope and have never had any problems with sound/scrapping the scope. You can get them in all designs and I never have to take it off to wach my hands.

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I got a "Dickies" (brand) black watch from walmart for ten bucks. Hadn't thought about the bacteria factor until now, but makes me want to get a new watch! (haha)

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Specializes in OB.

mine is metal, a Prestige, water proof so I can soap around it. Has military time on it as well. Quick release band so that if I had to fling it off in a situation it was in the way, it can be done with a flick. I Like the all metal, at the end of each shift, I alcohol swab it.

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Specializes in Level III cardiac/telemetry.

I opted for metal as well. I've been shopping for a new watch but all the waterproof ones look pretty masculine and are really big. I'm guessing my current one is probably as waterproof as it needs to be - it will get wet during handwashing, but I'm not submerging it to 9 feet, like they say you can do!

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I frequently "decontaminate" my watch & pen with alcohol swabs.

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Specializes in Home Health Care.
mine is metal, a Prestige, water proof so I can soap around it. Has military time on it as well. Quick release band so that if I had to fling it off in a situation it was in the way, it can be done with a flick. I Like the all metal, at the end of each shift, I alcohol swab it.

I think I have the same one! It's a great watch. I mail ordered mine.

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Specializes in Level III cardiac/telemetry.

I just did a yahoo search for Prestige watch and the ones I found were around $3000! LOL - that's more than more LPN program costs! Surely that's not what you're talking about?

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Specializes in Onc/Hem, School/Community.

I wear my metal Citizens watch because I'm a stickler for having the date on my watch too. Good luck.

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